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How Safe Is Prolonged Use Of The Contraceptive Pill, Femilon?

My wife is using OC brand name Femilon for more than 6 years. She stopped it for 3 months when she was conceived. Now after the birth of my Son she is still on Pills (Femilon). So I just like to know is the prolonged use of Femilon may harm her or not?
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.
Now a days oral contraceptive pills that are used -like Femilon are third generation pills. They have low doses of estrogen and prgestogens, and their tested efficacy results that have come out with safety profile of the tablets state that use of these pills is safe even when they were taken over a period of 96 to 120 cycles. Meaning these pills can be used for a prolonged period with clinical safety.

Last word of caution-
Indulge in routine exercise and healthy diet regimen. Include more portions of fruits, vegetables and salads in diet.Avoid fried foods, Salty foods, refined sugars.Avoid substance abuse, if any. Folic acid and B 12 supplementation is recommended.

I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you good health.
With regards
Dr Purushottam
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How Safe Is Prolonged Use Of The Contraceptive Pill, Femilon?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic. I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options. Now a days oral contraceptive pills that are used -like Femilon are third generation pills. They have low doses of estrogen and prgestogens, and their tested efficacy results that have come out with safety profile of the tablets state that use of these pills is safe even when they were taken over a period of 96 to 120 cycles. Meaning these pills can be used for a prolonged period with clinical safety. Last word of caution- Indulge in routine exercise and healthy diet regimen. Include more portions of fruits, vegetables and salads in diet.Avoid fried foods, Salty foods, refined sugars.Avoid substance abuse, if any. Folic acid and B 12 supplementation is recommended. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you good health. With regards Dr Purushottam